All morning my mind has been pouring over a single thought. While praying, God impressed me to share this with you today.
Over and over, God keeps bringing my mind back to Paul’s words to Timothy; “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.” The message in these words bring our focus to a truth that is repeated throughout the New Testament. “GREATER IS HE WHO IS IN YOU!” So often we can become distracted or weighed down by the pressures which we have been experiencing. Or, we may feel timid or uncertain of what may take place ahead. God warns us that these cares of life will ‘literally’ choke out His word. Are you energies Continue reading Looking Inside the Ministry Leader→
Today I want to challenge you to get into the Word of Truth, to become an expert at “rightly dividing the Word.” It is a core factor in living a victorious life and operating a victorious ministry.
One of the immediate results from getting into the Word and letting the Word get into you is the intimate relationship with God that develops. Realize that the Word is the direct revelation of God Himself. He has placed it in your hands for a greater purpose than many ever realize. The Word is more than Continue reading Beyond Survival – An Overcoming Ministry→
Are you hurting? Now, I’m not necessarily talking about physical pain, but that can indeed be a side effect of emotional, social, and even spiritual stress factors. Are you hurting from calloused remarks from one of your parishioners? Are you hurting from insensitive attitudes toward your calling from others in leadership? Are you hurting from a workload that appears to be overwhelming? Are you hurting in your familial relationships? Are you hurting because you have experienced loss — a loss of family, finances, security, position, direction? Are you hurting because you have pushed yourself to the limits and feel there is nothing more you can give?